News
Remdesivir tops list of promising COVID-19 treatments in review of nearly 300 trials
April 14, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine data have “major limitations,” and corticosteroids are not recommended for supportive care.
News
Troponins touted as ‘ally’ in COVID-19 triage, but message is nuanced
April 14, 2020
A consequence of not measuring hs-cTn may be to “ignore the plethora of ischemic and nonischemic causes of myocardial injury related to COVID-19,” a U.K. team argues.
Opinion
COVID-19 pandemic brings unexpected pediatric consequences
April 14, 2020
The pandemic is leading to underdiagnosis of dangerous conditions or unexpected consequences of good intentions.
News
ASH tackles COVID-19 with hematology-related FAQ, promotes new registries
April 14, 2020
The ASH COVID-19 registries focus on patients with hematological malignancies and sickle cell disease.
News
COVID-19: Managing resource crunch and ethical challenges
April 14, 2020
Allocation of health care resources should be made according to a plan, by a triage team, and not left to front-line clinicians.
News
ABIM grants MOC extension
April 14, 2020
Those in their grace year will also be afforded an additional grace year in 2021.
News
Presymptomatic or asymptomatic? ID experts on shifting terminology
April 13, 2020
They also discussed the growing realization of racial disparities in COVID-19.
News
COVID-19 hits physician couple: Dramatically different responses
April 13, 2020
Their story, one of two people living together but with such different responses to the infection, illustrates how much is still to be learned about COVID-19.
News
NYC hospitals require health care workers to report in person, even for phone and telehealth work
April 13, 2020
Recently, many medical associations have issued statements supporting the rights of health care workers to speak up without fear of repercussion. But social workers have been complying with the orders because they say they’re scared of retaliation.
News
Doing things right vs. doing the right things
April 13, 2020
There has been inconsistent guidance in regard to the containment of COVID-19 within health care systems.